The long-awaited transfer of Vavenby forest tenure from Canfor to Interfor was finally announced on Friday afternoon (2/28/20) by the […]
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Softwood Lumber Board Announces 2019 Results
Through the work in codes, communications, conversions, and innovation, Softwood Lumber Board (SLB) funded programs tackle specific challenges to increase […]
Vaagen’s Midway Sawmill to be Idled for 8 – 10 Weeks
Low log inventory and road restrictions has led to the temporary shutdown of Vaagen Fiber Canada’s Midway sawmill. The mill […]
China to Suspend Tariffs on Certain North American Hardwoods
The People’s Republic of China has announced that starting on February 28th, 2020 and lasting for the period of one […]
Value of British Columbia Exports Fall 6.4% When Compared to 2018
According to B.C. Statistics, exports originating from British Columbia dropped 6.4% in value in 2019, when compared to 2018. Slumping […]
Longest Strike in B.C. Coastal Forest History Ended on Saturday
The 8-month strike between Western Forest Products (WFP), 6-mills on Vancouver Island and the United Steelworkers (USW) Union Local 1-1937 […]
Finnish Forest Industries Federation Says Strike at Sawmills and Plywood Factories Now Highly Probable
The Finnish Forest Industries Federation (FFIF) is reporting a lack of progress in talks with the Industrial Union, which represents […]
Blockades Have Potential to Force the Canadian National Railroad to Shut Down Parts of Their System.
The Canadian National Railroad (CN) announced today that unless blockades on their rail lines, which were set up five days […]
Tentative Agreement Reached Between Western Forest Products and Striking United Steelworkers Union
In separate announcements both Western Forest Products (WFP) and the United Steelworkers Union (USW) are reporting that with the help […]
Veteran B.C. Mediators Pull Out of Talks Between United Steel Workers Union and Western Forest Products. Strike Enters 31st Week With No End in Sight.
Veteran B.C. mediators Vince Ready and Amanda Rogers, who have been overseeing negotiations in the labor dispute and work stoppage […]